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redefine vs specify

specify vs redefine

redefine and specify both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
redefine No No Yes No
specify No No Yes No
As verbs, specify is a hypernym of redefine; that is, specify is a word with a broader meaning than redefine:
  • redefine: give a new or different definition to
  • specify: determine the essential quality of
Other hypernyms of redefine include define, delimit, delimitate, delineate.
redefine (verb) specify (verb)
give a new or different definition of (a word) design or destine
give a new or different definition to define clearly
select something or someone for a specific purpose
be specific about
decide upon or fix definitely
specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
determine the essential quality of
Difference between redefine and specify

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